Congratulations to our newest graduates of the Alachua County Management Academy: Angie, Diana and Rebecca. These ladies spent 8 hours a week for 7 weeks improving their leadership and management skills and learning to promote a more efficient, positive workplace. Thank you for your dedication and hard work! We are proud of you!

The Tax Collector’s office will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, during our normal business hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm. You may view and pay your property tax bill, auto registration, or make an appointment here on our website.

Income Tax 101: What the New Federal Income Tax Law Means for Alachua County Property Owners

Currently, property owners can deduct property tax payments from their federal taxable income. However, the new federal income tax law includes a $10,000 limit on property tax deductions for 2018 income taxes. Many property owners are calling and visiting our offices to ask about prepaying 2018 property taxes now.

Property owners cannot prepay 2018 property taxes in 2017. While many financial advisors recommend prepaying 2018 property taxes now, this is not allowed in Florida. Florida law allows tax collectors to begin collecting 2018 taxes on November 1, 2018. Taxpayers who sign up for the 2018 installment plan – splitting property taxes into quarterly payments – begin paying slightly earlier, with the first installment accepted in June 2018. For more information, click here to read Florida Statute 197.333.

Haven’t paid 2017 property taxes? Pay by December 31 to deduct your 2017 property taxes from your 2017 income taxes. In addition, property owners will receive a 3 percent discount on property tax bills paid in December. The discount drops to 2 percent in January and 1 percent in February. There is no discount for property taxes paid in March. The deadline to pay 2017 property taxes is March 31, 2018.